The iconic Hi-Pointe movie theater is the oldest art-house cinema in St. Louis and it's now under the management of Cinema St. Louis! This historic landmark will be a home for the beloved local non-profit organization while continuing to be a destination for film lovers all across the region.
Happy Birthday St. Louis
Learn how a French fur trader named Pierre Laclede established the village that would later become the City of Saint Louis 259 years ago in this article by HEC's Kelly Maue.
Tree Trimming in the Climatron
Ever wonder why the trees in the greenhouse at the Missouri Botanical Garden don't grow through the glass ceiling? This video gives you a behind the scenes look at the Climatron!
New at Duane Reed Gallery
Through these two solo exhibits by artists Carol Crouppen Schuchard and Douglas Dale, Duane Reed Gallery shows the community works that will challenge the viewer's perception and pull them in for closer looks.
Confederates at the Rep
Read Gerry Kowarsky's review of the latest offering from the Repertory Theater of St. Louis. This play weaves together the stories of two black women separated by 150 years to create "compelling drama and plenty of humor."
A Shared History
Discover how the small town of Hermann, Missouri became ground-zero for an anti-slavery movement and how this little known piece of history inspired Sociologist and Playwright Cecilia Nadal to create a play that led to Hermann’s first Black History Month celebration.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode, powerful conversations between a group of people from all races and backgrounds about growing up in small town Missouri, meet a local award-winning artist that paints history, art and literacy come together in small neighborhood boxes, artwork on display that requires a closer look, the connection between your mood and your food, and a book written by a Washington University professor that chronicles the influence of black cooks on the way we eat.
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